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Trade Documentation Wallets

Unlike a paper document folder or a simple file archive, a Trade Documentation Wallet is a centralized digital platform where importers and exporters securely store, manage, and selectively share all trade and customs-related documents – invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, customs declarations.

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Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://unece.org/trade/uncefact/digital-trade-documents

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Unlike a paper document folder or a simple file archive, a Trade Documentation Wallet is a centralized digital platform where importers and exporters securely store, manage, and selectively share all trade and customs-related documents – invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, customs declarations. The wallet concept goes beyond storage: documents are structured and interlinked, access permissions are granted at a granular level, and exchange with authorities or trading partners occurs via defined digital channels rather than email attachments. In blockchain-based implementations, document authenticity and immutability can be cryptographically verified, directly addressing requirements for document integrity in cross-border trade. For freight forwarders, this means fewer system breaks, faster customs clearance, and a complete, traceable document history across the supply chain.

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